Observation in north-east corner of search area
The observation of an orange-coloured part was made by a Norwegian Orion in the north-eastern corner of the search area. Helicopters are investigating, now even joined by two Danish Merlins.
The missing crew is trained and equipped to survive for days in harsh winter conditions.
The situation at 1500 CET according to local newspaper:
# F16 airborne
# Orion airborne
# American Hercules airborne
# British AIWACS "Hawkeye" airborne
# Swedish rescue 301 (Super Puma) airborne
# Lifeguard 906 returned to Kiruna
# Saver 20 (Norwegian Sea King) on ground i Kiruna.
# Four Norwegian Bell 414 on their way.
# Two Swedish HKP15s on their way from Malmen.